Guessing the topics of today's show will be some combination of:
1 John Bolton's aspirations to author a book full of top secret information landing him in prison for the rest of his life.
2 No Kings protest analysis/mockery (asserting it is a paid operation organized by shadowy forces and then never giving specifics as to who was payed for what or how we know that) as well as some mockery of media coverage of the No Kings protest/Nancy Pelosi & other Democrats who have been in office for decades and may as well be kings themselves.
3 Discussion about Mamdani being likely to win the NYC mayoral race followed by a fantastical discussion about the levels of dystopia which will be foisted onto the city by him.
Though I have absolutely no insider information about the contents of the show today, I feel a strong possibility that I at least go two for three on this comment.
I hope you are doing better and recovering well, Matt, despite my frequent complaints about the podcast.
I would do a show about obama being an aging white liberal woman in blackface. I just realized, that's why they loved him so much. He looked like a man, but was one of them in every other way.
I think the dark horse contender and fourth pick for a potential topic of discussion would be the monstrosity that is the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
An affront to artistic design and the human spirit.
I love the photo side-by-side of it and a typical dark plastic trash can. Can’t wait until all us Illinois taxpayers will have to pay for the expense of operating it when it opens in 2026.
Re: concussion ordeal. You missed an opportunity to echo one of the all-time great headlines from back in the day, when Cardinals ace Dizzy Dean took a liner to the forehead. To wit:
X-RAYS OF TAIBBI'S HEAD REVEAL NOTHING
Presumably, you were too woozy to remember. Leave a note in your pocket to yourself for next time.
Hooray! I was listening to a podcast yesterday while making dinner and my kid asked me why I wasn’t listening to “those other guys.” 😂 I told him Matt has a concussion and one person you do not want to engage with when you’re taking a cognitive break is Walter Kirn. Welcome back! 🎉
First I was really put off by all the excesses described by Thompson but when Walter compares it to Dante it revealed to me the true genius of this book. Now I see each incident or episode as another cantos, populated by tormented sinners each receiving their due. And also Walter's genius!
To all of my followers- both of you, 😊 - Matt and Walter too - you won't be sorry - please find a way to watch The Munsters Season 02 Episode 02, Herman, The Master Spy (YouTube, Tubi...). Serendipity - I was looking for something different to watch on Tubi and saw The Munsters and watched a few episodes - then this one. What a gem! It's about The Russian Hoax!, the 1965 Munster version. Take a break from the current insanity and have a great laugh 😂
Yay! Matt's back! Hope you're feeling much, much better!
as your attorney, I recommend that you finish up the summary of Fear and Loathing immediately.
followed by a 24 hour ether binge…
But being sure to have his keys handy and keeping well clear of ladders the whilst.
Guessing the topics of today's show will be some combination of:
1 John Bolton's aspirations to author a book full of top secret information landing him in prison for the rest of his life.
2 No Kings protest analysis/mockery (asserting it is a paid operation organized by shadowy forces and then never giving specifics as to who was payed for what or how we know that) as well as some mockery of media coverage of the No Kings protest/Nancy Pelosi & other Democrats who have been in office for decades and may as well be kings themselves.
3 Discussion about Mamdani being likely to win the NYC mayoral race followed by a fantastical discussion about the levels of dystopia which will be foisted onto the city by him.
Though I have absolutely no insider information about the contents of the show today, I feel a strong possibility that I at least go two for three on this comment.
I hope you are doing better and recovering well, Matt, despite my frequent complaints about the podcast.
I would do a show about obama being an aging white liberal woman in blackface. I just realized, that's why they loved him so much. He looked like a man, but was one of them in every other way.
I think the dark horse contender and fourth pick for a potential topic of discussion would be the monstrosity that is the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
An affront to artistic design and the human spirit.
Obama should bail on that and gift it to Biden for a tomb.
I diagnosed Biden in 2021: Parkinson's dementia. Then there was the sudden disclosure of prostate cancer.
I project Joe be pushing up daisies by 4th of July.
Wonder if Obama will be a pall bearer.
I love the photo side-by-side of it and a typical dark plastic trash can. Can’t wait until all us Illinois taxpayers will have to pay for the expense of operating it when it opens in 2026.
There was some mocking discussion of Michelle Obama really being a man, so that would be at least . . . symmetrical.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-white-liberal-boomer-paid-protesters-caught-chaperoning-nyc-no-kings-protest
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Re: concussion ordeal. You missed an opportunity to echo one of the all-time great headlines from back in the day, when Cardinals ace Dizzy Dean took a liner to the forehead. To wit:
X-RAYS OF TAIBBI'S HEAD REVEAL NOTHING
Presumably, you were too woozy to remember. Leave a note in your pocket to yourself for next time.
Maybe "Honey I forgot to roll" ?
Matt and Walter, welcome back, we've missed this podcast!
Hooray! I was listening to a podcast yesterday while making dinner and my kid asked me why I wasn’t listening to “those other guys.” 😂 I told him Matt has a concussion and one person you do not want to engage with when you’re taking a cognitive break is Walter Kirn. Welcome back! 🎉
Not sure how you fell but staying away from ladders is great advice in general.
Great! Keep your feet on the ground and a helmet on that huge noggin please.
Book was in non fiction Biography section at my local library
“Always fun to watch someone disintegrate on the internet, that’s what it’s for.”
Great quote from Matt!
Matt
Both Obama and Biden denigrated MAGA and Conservatives. To say Trump is "unpresidential" tells me you have been watching Rachel and MSNBC
Matt. have you considered hiding a set of keys outside somewhere?
First I was really put off by all the excesses described by Thompson but when Walter compares it to Dante it revealed to me the true genius of this book. Now I see each incident or episode as another cantos, populated by tormented sinners each receiving their due. And also Walter's genius!
To all of my followers- both of you, 😊 - Matt and Walter too - you won't be sorry - please find a way to watch The Munsters Season 02 Episode 02, Herman, The Master Spy (YouTube, Tubi...). Serendipity - I was looking for something different to watch on Tubi and saw The Munsters and watched a few episodes - then this one. What a gem! It's about The Russian Hoax!, the 1965 Munster version. Take a break from the current insanity and have a great laugh 😂
Who had to clean up their mess?
Shoot! I missed it but glad Matt is back and functioning!! Gute Besserung!